The Rise & Grind Podcast

Episode 302: "Extending An Olive Branch"

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 302! Let’s be honest… You know why you’re here. Roderick & Cari start off with a brief convo on Monday’s Solar Eclipse, & get straight into J. Cole’s new project & the ongoing J. Cole/Kendrick Lamar beef, before talking more new music from Glorilla, Bryson Tiller, Doja Cat & more. In news, Beyoncé’s new album hits #1, Future & Metro Boomin do astrological second week numbers, Wiz Khalifa’s Kush & OJ 2 on the way, Bronny James declares for the NBA Draft, NCAA Final Four, & more.
 
Intro: J. Cole- 7 Minute Drill
 
Roderick | Trevor Spitta- STARE AT THE SUN
 
Cari | Anycia & Latto- BACK OUTSIDE
 
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Episode 301: "You Got A Picasso In Your House"

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 301! It’s Thursday, so Roderick & Cari are here to put down more classic hip-hop commentary content. Starting in music, PARTYNEXTDOOR announces the date & releases cover art for his new album ‘P4’, Chance The Rapper & his wife call it quits, Pharrell Williams & Chad Hugo fight in court over ‘The Neptunes’ name, entertainers topping the Forbes’ Billionaire list in 2024, a third gender option added to citizenship & immigration, AT&T user info leaked, & so much more!
 
Intro: Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign- FUK SUMN (feat. Playboi Carti)
 
Roderick | Jungle- Back On 74
 
Cari | Future & Metro Boomin- Cinderella
 
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Episode 300: "My Intrusive Thoughts"

On this episode: We made it to Episode 300!  Roderick & Cari are back this Monday with more Hip-Hop news for the culture. In music, the guys cover Beyoncé’s new album, as well as new tracks from Snoop Dogg, Moneybagg Yo, Bossman D-Low & more. In news, Future & Metro Boomin rake in insane first weeks numbers, Offset’s take on Migos’ all-time rap group ranking, Lizzo quits music, Spotify allows UMG artists to snippet new songs, Biden declares Transgender Visibility Day on Easter Sunday 2024 & much more.
 
Intro: The-Dream- Rockin’ That Sh**
 
Roderick | JAY-Z- Renegade (feat. Eminem)
 
Cari | Majid Jordan- Sunset
 
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Episode 299: "The Extended Warranty"

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 299! It’s another Thursday with the Rise & Grind boys, & we’re here to talk music! As expected, the guys dive right into Future & Metro Boomin’s new album, talking both music & controversey, as well as talking new music from Big Sean, SiR, & Tyla. In news, Diddy’s LA & Miami homes are raided, Drake & LeBron invest in the PGA Tour, LeBron & J.J. Reddick start a podcast, Caitlin Clark & Ice Cube’s The Big 3, Bad Boys 4, a Baltimore Bridge collapses, & much more!
 
 
Intro: Future & Metro Boomin- Like That
 
Roderick | Mac Miller- Fight The Feeling (feat. Kendrick Lamar)
 
Cari | Don Toliver- BOGUS
 
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Episode 298: "This Can't Be Life"

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 298! This Thursday, the guys are all music, talking projects releasing Friday from Future & Metro Boomin, followed by upcoming projects from Beyoncé, Bryson Tiller, Don Toliver, Wiz Khalifa & more. In news, Roderick & Cari recap Rolling Loud LA, a new vlog from J. Cole, & Megan Thee Stallion announces a world tour with Glorilla.
 
Intro: Don Toliver- Deep In The Water
 
Roderick | Isaiah Falls- Florida Baby
 
Cari | LNDN DRGS, Jay Worthy & Sean House- Heathrow Bound
 
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Episode 297: "Take The Risk"

On this episode: Welcome to Episode 297! Join Roderick and Cari on Episode 297 of The Rise & Grind Podcast as they dive into the latest releases from artists like Gunna, Offset, Cardi B, Sexyy Red, Babyface Ray, Don Toliver, PartyNextDoor, and more.
In the news segment, Kanye and Ty Dolla $ign soar to #1 with "Carnival," while Bruno Mars's MGM deal raises eyebrows with $50 million in debt. Plus, stay informed on the latest TikTok trends, updates from the CDC regarding COVID-19 quarantine guidelines, and the controversial developments surrounding Boeing planes and the unfortunate demise of a whistleblower.
 
Intro: Sexyy Red-Get It Sexyy
 
Roderick | Karri- Impromptu (Hi’ N Fly)
 
Cari | Babyface Ray- Understand
 
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Episode 296: "I Stand By It"

On This Episode: Welcome to Episode 296! This monday, Roderick & Cari kick off the pod with a talk on which era of rap was hardest to come up in, then talk new music from Quavo & Rich The Kid, Babyface Ray, 4batz & Drake & more. In news, no ‘Vultures 2’, Future & Metro Boomin announce 2 new albums, PARTYNEXTDOOR teases ‘P4’, DreamvilleFest 2024 lineup is announced 8 more.
 
Intro: Future-Used to This (feat. Drake)
 
Roderick | Frank Ocean- Sweet Life
 
Cari | Ty Dolla $ign- Nothing Like Your Exes
 
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Episode 295: "By The Book"

On This Episode: Welcome to Episode 295! It’s Monday & the guys are back with more hip-hop content! This week, Roderick & Cari open up with new music, talking new albums from That Mexican OT, & Schoolboy Q’s highly anticipated ‘Blue Lips’, along with new singles from Babyface Ray, DaBaby, NBA Youngboy, Cardi B, & Meek Mill. In this pod’s news, Meek Mill has a car accident, Nicki Minaj’s ‘Pink Friday 2’ tour starts, Lil Wayne has trouble with the L.A. Lakers, UMG layoffs & more.
 
Intro: Quavo- Himothy
 
Roderick | Schoolboy Q- Blueslides
 
Cari | Jay Worthy, LNDN DRGS & Leven Kali- Amalfi Drive (feat. Compton’s Most Wanted)
 
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Episode 294: "What Happened To The Milk Man?"

On This Episode: Welcome to Episode 294! This Thursday, the guys open up with new music set to release Friday from Schoolboy Q & Cardi B. In news, Diddy has new sexual assault allegations involving Usher, Meek Mill & more, Cam Newton’s 7 on 7 fight, Best Buy going digital, Wendy’s surge prices, the moon landing & much more.
 
Intro: Beyoncé- Party (feat. Andre 3000)
 
Roderick | Vince Staples- WHEN SPARKS FLY
 
Cari | Earthgang- BLACKLIGHT
 
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Episode 293: "The Streets Is A Myth"

On This Episode: Welcome to Episode 293 of The Rise & Grind Podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into the latest in music and news. First up, we discuss the recent AT&T service outage and how it's impacting connectivity across the board. Then, we explore the hottest albums making waves in the music scene, including albums from French Montana5" and Kid Cudi. We also spotlight standout tracks from Lil Durk, Quavo, Kodak Black, and Lil Yachty. Our music mention segment highlights SZA's "Saturn" and Earthgang's "Robophobia EP." In news, we talk Ye & Ty Dolla $ign's "Vultures 1" topping the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart and delve into the latest Hot 100 rankings. Additionally, we toast to Drake's "Take Care" achieving RIAA diamond status, dissect J. Cole's vlog, and discuss Kodak Black's release from federal prison. Plus, we unpack the exciting collaboration between Megan Thee Stallion and Nike.
 
Intro: Gunna- south to west
 
Roderick | Kanye West- Gone (feat. Consequence & Cam’ron)
 
Cari | Giveon- Let Me Go
 
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